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CANARY CanaryWHARF, Wharf, LONDON London John A Pagano – Former Managing JohnDirector, A Pagano Development Former Group MD Development Location Context ➢ Located only 2 miles east of the City of London ➢ Limited road capacity ➢ Limited public transportation. Historical/Economic Context ➢ 1981 Enterprise Zones ➢ Docklands had very high unemployment and large areas of derelict land ➢ 1986 Big Bang! ➢ London under threat from a number of European Cities ➢ Canary Wharf provided a direct response to these challenges ➢ O&Y acquires the site in 1987 ➢ Public/Private Sector investment in public infrastructure Construction Phase ➢ Construction Starts in 1988 ➢ Initial Phase 4.5 million sf to create a “Critical Mass” ➢ Build it and they will come approach! ➢ JLE not approved at Initial Phase completion ➢ Lack of public transport makes it difficult to attract tenants ➢ Bankruptcy! Construction Phase ➢ Jubilee Line construction starts November 1993 ➢ Citibank commits to new HQ January 1997 - JLE progress key to decision ➢ Massive expansion of CW with 10 million sf added (1997/2002) ➢ HSBC, BP, Clifford Chance, McGraw Hill, Barclays, Northern Trust etc… Canary Wharf Today – The Journey so Far ➢ 120 + acres ➢ 16.5 million sf of rentable area across 30 buildings ➢ Including over 1 million sf of Retail, Food, Entertainment & Culture ➢ 35 acres + devoted to parks, public squares & promenades ➢ 200 Arts & Events per year Canary Wharf Today – The Journey so Far ➢ Over 100,000 jobs ➢ Including thousands of jobs for local people ➢ Over £1.5 billion spent to date with local suppliers/contractors ➢ 20,000+ residential units built to date with 20,000 in the pipeline Canary Wharf - The Future ➢ Masterplan evolved over time to respond to changing market dynamics ➢ 10 million sf of development pipeline – 2.5 million sf currently under construction ➢ New development will include over 4,000 residential units Key Considerations/Issues ➢ A case study on the role of public transportation ➢ Amenities/Retail ➢ Residential CANARYCanary WHARF, Wharf, LONDON London THANKJohn YOU A Pagano Former Group MD Development.